Laborer - Sludge Loader

Veolia Environnement SA•Seaford, NY

13d

About The Position

The Laborer is primarily responsible for loading Bio-Solids into trailers and also participates in maintaining and repairing buildings and grounds. The role requires basic maintenance knowledge and awareness of wastewater hazards. Work includes monitoring and preparing trailer-loading operations, inspecting and maintaining the yard mule and trailers, keeping work areas clear, and completing custodial, groundskeeping, manual labor, and minor maintenance tasks. The position works both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varied weather and industrial conditions. A high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related trade experience, trailer-loading experience, basic industrial maintenance experience, and a valid NYS driver’s license are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of related trade experience.
Experience loading trailers.
Experience performing basic maintenance duties in an industrial location.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to adhere to safety and compliance policies and regulations.
Ability to use materials, methods, tools, and equipment involved in day-to-day building and grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of, or ability to safely operate, job-related hand tools and power tools.
Ability to operate a yard horse, pickup trucks, a forklift or other powered industrial truck, and mobile and truck cranes.
Valid and maintained NYS driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Tarp and untarp trailers.
Monitor loading operations to ensure contractual requirements are met.
Open and close charging chutes so trailers are loaded evenly.
Weigh empty and full trailers and print weight tickets.
Manifest loaded trailers and ensure they are properly filled with solids reasonably leveled.
Charge or fuel the yard mule and check its fluids, hydraulics, air systems, tire pressure, and overall safety.
Complete daily yard-mule vehicle safety inspections and submit paperwork to the Operations Supervisor.
Clean the truck bay and keep its drains clear of debris and solids.
Assist the centrifuge operator with cleaning the Dewatering Building process area.
Prevent solids or liquids from leaving the loading area in accordance with NYSDEC spill regulations.
Inspect sludge trailers, tractors, and tractor tires for accumulated bio-solids before moving trailers from the loading bay.
Inspect third-party vendor trailers for roadworthiness, debris, holes, other potential causes of sludge release, and proper braking-system operation.
Immediately notify the Operations Supervisor on duty of any issues.
Perform custodial and cleanup work on plant grounds, including grass cutting, snow removal, and trash pickup.
Clean buildings by sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing, washing windows, scrubbing walls, and vacuuming.
Perform assigned manual labor.
Perform minor vehicle and equipment maintenance, such as washing, tightening chains, replacing cables and bolts, checking tire inflation, and lubricating equipment according to manufacturer schedules.
Regularly check equipment condition, note deficiencies, follow maintenance scheduling procedures, and arrange necessary maintenance or replacement.
Prepare surfaces and apply paint or varnish to buildings and equipment.
Recommend materials and supplies for specific applications and inventory maintenance.
Observe all on-the-job safety regulations and maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and the environment.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.